Changes in US military command in DC; at NATO, French president awards Gen. Ridgway the Grand Cross of the French Legion

The video covers the retirement of General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, who receives a second oak leaf cluster to his Distinguished Service Medal. His successor, General Nathan Twining, is sworn in at the Pentagon. The video also highlights changes in the U.S. military high command in France, where General Matthew B. Ridgway is honored at SHAPE Headquarters and receives the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honor from President Oriel. Ridgway is set to become the United States Army Chief of Staff.

Who received a second oak leaf cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal?

• General Nathan Twining

• General Hoyt S. Vandenberg

• Admiral Robert B. Kearney

• General Matthew B. Ridgway

Who succeeded General Hoyt S. Vandenberg as the Air Force Chief of Staff?

• General Alfred M. Gunther

• General Matthew B. Ridgway

• General Nathan Twining

• Admiral Robert B. Kearney

What position did Admiral Robert B. Kearney take after leaving his command of Allied Forces Southern Europe?

• Chief of Naval Operations

• Vice Chief of Staff

• NATO Supreme Commander

• United States Army Chief of Staff

Where was General Ridgway honored with the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honor?

• SHAPE Headquarters

• Élysée Palace

• Pentagon

• Bolingfield, Washington

What new role did General Ridgway assume after being honored in Paris?

• United States Army Chief of Staff

• Chief of Naval Operations

• NATO Supreme Commander

• Air Force Chief of Staff